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ATS 3.10 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT IN CIVIL AVIATION

IFATCA takes the view that SI (Système International d’Unités) is not necessarily providing a single solution for Civil Aviation, and that, in order to obtain a common global standard which is necessary for safety reasons, then specific non SI elements … Continued

TRNG 9.5.2 ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING

IFATCA Policy is: Sufficient training shall be available for current ATCOs of all English language abilities so as to be able to meet the required ICAO level and subsequently to retain (or improve) that competency. Staff who are unable … Continued

Remuneration of Air Traffic Controllers

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. 139 Remuneration of Air Traffic Controllers Introduction The SC4 programme contained the items “Review of existing IFATCA Policy” and “Review of the ILO conclusions”. In both reviews a statement was … Continued

Review of Policy on MLS

40TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Geneva, Switzerland, 19-23 March 2001 WP No. 83 Review of Policy on MLS Introduction The IFATCA Policy on MLS was developed when ICAO planned to replace ILS with MLS as the world-wide standard precision approach aid. At … Continued

Review Policy on Surveillance

44TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Melbourne, Australia, 17-22 April 2005 WP No. 84 Review Policy on Surveillance Presented by TOC Introduction 1.1. New tools for surveillance of air traffic are being introduced. Discussion is occurring as to what are appropriate applications, requirements … Continued

Direct Controller Pilot Communications (DCPC)

36TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Taipei, Taiwan, 17-21 March 1997 WP No. 114 Direct Controller Pilot Communications This paper will: a) discuss the concept of Direct Controller Pilot Communications (DCPC); b) highlight how this concept affects proposals to reduce required separation minima, especially … Continued

ATS 3.11 AVIATION RADIO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM PROTECTION

Spectrum Protection refers to the management of the radio-frequency spectrum in order to protect particular interests. The spectrum includes not only communications and datalink applications, but also navigation and other uses. Aviation is just one of the many users of … Continued

TRNG 9.5.2.1 WRITTEN ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

IFATCA Policy is: Voice communication is fundamental for the transmission of non-routine messages. Where data-link is available as a means of communication: A set of pre-formatted messages is necessary to minimise the need for ATCOs to compose free-text messages; … Continued

Relations between pilot’s final authority and TWR’s responsibilities in conditions of poor or impaired visibility

26TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Nairobi, Kenya, 27-30 April 1987 WP No. 82 Relations Between Pilot’s Final Authority and TWR’s Responsibilities in Conditions of Poor or Impaired Visibility Introduction Did we all forget the Tenerife crash (March 1977) At that time many … Continued

Liability in Automated Systems

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. 143 Liability in Automated Systems Introduction During the 30th Annual Conference in Trinidad, Conference accepted the recommendations of a Standing Committee 4 Working Paper on Automation and the air … Continued

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